SUMMARY
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II provides state of the art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION : Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and / or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.
1489. Personnel who, prior to 2 / 28 / 92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination.
The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE : Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).
Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State.
Once certified, no annual renewals are required.
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
- Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment;
- acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibilities may include billing and inventory management, equipment selection, validation, and implementation;
document control (SOPs); training and competency assessment, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. May perform complex testing.
Education :
Required : Associate degree or equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians or equivalent.
The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
Experience :
Required : 2 years as a medical laboratory technician
Certifications :
Required : Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent). Licensure, as required by State law.
Physical Demands :